Quote of the Week
“Know that every human being must cross a very narrow bridge. What is most important is not to be overcome by fear.”—Rebbe Nachman of Bratslav, 1772-1810
Spot Report: “Jerusalem: Epicenter of God’s future activity on earth”
Think on this: “Yahweh says, I am going to make Jerusalem a cup that sends all the surrounding peoples reeling. On that day when all the nations of the earth are gathered against her, I will make Jerusalem an unmovable rock for all nations. All who try to move it will injure themselves…On that day…
DetailsTrumps’ Great and Ingenious Gifts
By Caroline Glick, JPost— With his recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital on Wednesday, US President Donald Trump gave a Hanukka gift to the Jewish people. But he also gave a Christmas gift to the American people. Trump’s gift to Israel is not merely that 68 years after Israel declared Jerusalem its capital, the US…
DetailsIsrael: Frustrated, disappointed by Reform rejection of Trump’s statement
By JTA— Israel’s consul in New York, Dani Dayan, called “deeply frustrating and disappointing” the Union for Reform Judaism’s negative reaction to President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. Dayan said this on Wednesday, according to the Makor Rishon daily, following a statement by Rabbi Rick Jacobs, who head the Reform Union, on…
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Jerusalem the Joy of the Whole Earth
By Final Frontier Ministries— The glow of tinsel and winking Christmas tree lights are already warming many hearts. But as the Western world prepares for Christmas, the God of Israel is quietly engaged on a secret mission. He is turning the hearts of kings and presidents wherever He wishes, like channels of water in the…
DetailsScripture Reading for December 9, 2017
Torah: Genesis 37:1 – 40:23, “Vayeshlev” (And he settled … ) Haftorah: Amos 2:6 – 3:8 New Testament: Hebrews 11:17 – 22 Gospel: Matthew 1:16 – 25 “Huledet Yeshua” (Jesus’ birth … )
DetailsThe Biblical Significance of Jerusalem to Jews and Christians
By Rabbi Yechiel Eckstein— As all eyes are focused on Jerusalem once again because of President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. But to understand what is going on, you must start with why Jerusalem is so important, why this ancient city is so woven into the heart of the Jewish people.…
DetailsJerusalem – An Immovable Rock
By Charles Gardner, Israel Today— While the West continues to indulge in the most bizarre forms of political correctness, the Middle East is bracing itself for a possible Armageddon scenario involving nuclear weapons. The decision of President Trump to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital as a probable first step towards moving the American Embassy there…
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Survey: Younger Evangelical Support of Israel Is Declining
BY Chelsen Vicari, Juicy Ecumenism— Evangelicals find themselves divided by age when it comes to beloved support of Israel. Lifeway Research released a new survey on December 4, 2017, showing Evangelicals age 65 and older in full support of Israel’s existence, security, and prosperity as a nation-state. By contrast, Millennial Evangelicals ages 18-34 are simply…
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Trump, Rabbi Y. Yosef Photo: EPA facebook print send to friend comment Rabbis to Trump: ‘You are fulfilling prophecies’
By Kobi Nachshoni, Ynet— The letter, intiated by the Safed’s Chief Rabbi Shmuel Eliyahu and delivered by Yossi Dagan, the head of the Samaria Regional Council, told the American president, “You have a rare privilege to be the first president to recognize Jerusalem as the eternal capital of the State of Israel.” “We are privileged…
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Why Trump is right in recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital
By Alan Dershowitz— President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israel’s capital is a perfect response to President Obama’s benighted decision to change American policy by engineering the United Nations Security Council resolution declaring Judaism’s holiest places in Jerusalem to be occupied territory and a “flagrant violation under international law.” It was President Obama who…
DetailsMessianic Lite: Vayeshev, “And He Lived”
This week’ s parashah is Genesis 37:1 to 40:23. The text covers the first chapters in the long story of Joseph. The story of Joseph is one of the fullest narratives in the entire Torah. It has all the key elements of great literature: intrigue, a central hero, a dramatic backdrop, symbolism, and redemption. In…
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Trump’s Christmas Gift to Israel – Is It a Fulfillment of Prophecy?
By Ryan Jones, Israel Today— And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it.” (Zechariah 12:3) Jerusalem has always been a focal point of tension and conflict, from…
DetailsRelocating US Embassy to Jerusalem – US interest!
By Ambassador (ret.) Yoram Ettinger, “Second Thought: a US-Israel Initiative” 1. Recognizing Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, and relocating the US Embassy to Jerusalem – as prescribed by the 1995 Jerusalem Embassy Act – represent President Trump’s resolve to focus on US interests, defy Arab pressure/threats, and overrule the politically-correct bureaucracy of the State Department. 2. Relocating…
DetailsThis Year In Jerusalem
By Gary Bauer It is hard to adequately express my happiness today. Overcoming foreign threats and dissent within the U.S. government, President Trump today formally recognized Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and began the process of moving the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. I am proud of this courageous act by President…
DetailsChris Matthews bashes ‘crazy’ Christians with ‘mythical’ beliefs about Jerusalem
By Bradford Richardson, The Washington Times— MSNBC host Chris Matthews said “crazy” evangelical Christians in the South are uninformed about President Trump’s decision to recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel because they have “mythical beliefs” about the ancient city. “Don’t think this isn’t related to Alabama next week,” Mr. Matthews said Wednesday on “Morning…
DetailsIsrael rejects Turkey’s threat to cut ties over US Jerusalem declaration
By Shlomo Cesana and Eldad Beck, Israel Hayom— Israeli officials on Tuesday leveled harsh criticism at Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan over his threat to sever diplomatic ties with Israel if U.S. President Donald Trump goes through with his plan to recognize Jerusalem’s as Israel’s capital. Erdogan warned Monday that the move would be “a…
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